What have Filipinos been looking for online?

Things are very tough these days and getting savings through online shopping have been really easy especially these days when people can't go out, and the only way we could transact is online. I've been using Carousell for a couple of years now. In the app, I've had really good finds especially the film photography products I adore. I also found several chairs, bar tables and computer products in the app which makes things easier for me especially when I look for users who are quite near me so it would be easy and safer to transact. People have been also getting cars and real estate properties here since it's still doing the same things they've been doing in OLX which was originally their platform. I'm so glad this existed especially during the pandemic.

Carousell was also quite nice when they waived fees for some of the transactions especially for the automotive market. That in itself is a huge help especially for businesses who are also suffering economically. They also launched #ChooseToCare which is a fundraiser for the benefit of Lung Center of the Philippines. They also held The Great Property Sale so they could give discounts and more relief for people who were finding homes during the pandemic.

What's great is that Kantar research revealed that 80% of Filipinos are actually okay with re-gifting. These days, Filipinos are apparently searching more for iPhone and Samsung, gaming consoles like Nintendo Switch or PS4, desinger brands like Louis Vuitton or fast fashion items from Zara. They are also looking for Macbooks from Apple, notebooks from Asus, while some look for second hand cars like BMW and Toyota. With some of the items in Carousell being pre loved or second hand, it would be a nice place to find these mobile phones, laptops, bags or stuff you need around the house. If you haven't tried Carousell yet, or perhaps want to sell something too, go download it off Google Play and the App Store, because it's convenient to find stuff there.

Try it out!

Cignal TV, TV5 and MVP Group of Companies Launch Movement This Christmas

 

Christmas is just around the corner and yes, not everyone is celebrating the actual day because of the pandemic. To spread cheer and positivity, the movers and shakers of Cignal TV, TV5 and the MVP Group is coming together for a cause they call Tuloy Pa Rin Ang Pasko Movement. It's an open call for generosity, charity, so other people in the community could also feel the spirit of Christmas.

The movement is part of their CSR efforts in order to give special noche buena treats, they have screened and identified beneficiaries who have been heavily affected by recent typhoons, calamities and the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tuloy Pa Rin Ang Pasko Movement is open to everyone and people from Cignal TV, TV5 and the MVP Group has set up channels where you can also send donations and affect more in this particular cause. This means, you too can make Christmas happen for someone undergoing hardships these days.

To make it even more special, they also created the TULOY PA RIN ANG PASKO song. This was specifically created for this movement. It is written by Louie Ocampo and the lyrics was done by Noel Ferrer. Add to that, the music video featuring various artists who believe, support the cause. Now all you need to do is go and deposit on the accounts indicated on the photo above or use the paymaya QR code and contribute whatever amount you can, big or small, so they too get to feel the Christmas cheers this movement is trying to convey.

Learn to share, it would make you feel good.

“50 Acts of Kindness” from UFC

UFC is our home grown Banana Ketchup brand whom we loved for over 50 years. Today, they've grown their product line into various condiments and they've acheived success with hard work, bringing to homes of Filipinos the same kind of love for food and meal UFC is a part of.


This holiday season, UFC wanted to give back to Filipino families and they found it so right to launch their 50 Acts of Kindness campaign. They got the assistance of celebrity endorsers and approached selected families in the country that have been affected by the pandemic, to give them relief from their situation and perhaps an opportunity to save their lives, one family at a time.

For starters, they got Ms. Aiai Delas Alas to bring help to Ronald Sto. Domingo. He's a choreographer and had some projects before the pandemic, but after all that happened these past few months, the loss of livelihood took a toll on his earnings. He resorted to enter the food business and sold products online in order to fend for his family. But he didn't just end there, he also helped other people in the same situation and taught them how to make a living too. Some of his earnings went to frontliners as for him, he finds happiness if he gets to help others, which for UFC finds amazing. So on December 13 and 14, he and other 6 families received the "Sama-samang Sarap ng Pamilya bundle from UFC" which consists of a whole Sari Sari Store, the signage for the business, and tons of Nutriasia products and groceries. They also gave them laptop computers and wifi so they can sustain their business online while the pandemic is happening. They also got Gloc 9 to nominate a family to receive the same package, so that they too feel the spirit of Christmas. 

There's a lot to be thankful for, but UFC hopes these 50 acts of kindness would be able to help a lot of people. They also want to help their families, to earn and make a living. Here's hoping they would be able to sustain their businesses, and make this project a success!

That's a nice thing UFC, good job!

Serious Christmas Promos: The ASUS Share 2020 Series

Hey, I know it's almost Christmas but if you're looking for laptop computers, ASUS has some really serious deals.

They've been doing this for a couple of years and ASUS Philippines isn't going to just let the pandemic hurt you so they're doing this again this 2020. What this means is ASUS, ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) and ASUS for Business will be coming out with your favorite laptop computers less a couple thousand bucks so you can cop a good deal this season. But remember, this is only from holiday bundles so it wouldn't last long. It'll be something you would expect to run til about February next year on some of them. Let's see!

 

For businessmen and women, the ASUS For Business laptops are at an exclusive Share 2020 promo. The ASUS Expert Series including best seller ASUS AiO Desktop V222 (V222UAK--BA022T) and ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 (C434TA-AI0079) are trustworthy companions for the successful business that you have. All have very premium builds, sturdy and would last for years. If you purchase one you get the chance to win up to Php 196,000 worth of prizes will be at stake for buyers. This only is from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 so you've got about 7 days to avail that. If you have purchased one before, you are also included. You stand to win an ASUS All-in-One PC, ASUS ExpertBook laptops or an ASUS ZenWifi router which people are raving about.

ASUS also is getting their laptops packaged at Php 27,490. This will only be available though from November 25 until December 31, 2020 so again, you only have a few days to avail that. You can get them at ASUS Concept Stores, ROG Concept Stores and ASUS Authorized Resellers. If you fancy an ASUS ZenScreen Portable Monitor, ASUS ZenBeam S2 Projector, or an ASUS TUF H3 Headset, you can actually get them without mumbo jumbo if you purchase these notebooks as accorded by their price.

If you get the ASUS Laptops worth Php 30,000 to Php 59,000, you get the ASUS TUF H3 Headset worth Php 2,100. If you get the ASUS Laptops worth Php 60,000 to Php 99,000, you can get the ASUS ZenScreen Portable Monitor which costs Php 13,390. If you get up to Php 100,000 and up, you'll get the ASUS ZenBeam S2 Projector which costs Php 27,490, so in a nutshell it's really up to you.

Oh and last but not the least, the World’s #1 Gaming Laptop is also going to be part of it. ROG notebooks and TUF Gaming laptops will get bundled only from November 25, 2020 up until January 26, 2021. The ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 will come with an ROG Chariot Core gaming chair worth more than Php 18,000. Now that's a sweet deal at a worth of Php 53,000 if you purchase them individually. You can get other offers via their microsite today https://bit.ly/ROGShare2020_Mechanics. There are several other models available there with other offers indicated so check that out as well. You would need to claim it (the bundles) via https://bit.ly/ROGShare2020_Redemption so make sure you do before the said dates!

For those who would want to take advantage of these promos, check out http://asusphevents.com/Share2020 because everything's there! Remember, registration will be open from November 25 to February 28, 2021.